homegym

Yep...I have a flat and decline bench, weight plates, various bars including pull up, and a stationary bike.

I prefer going to the gym though (because of the friendly competition vibe and of course, the eye candy) but it's great to have one at home, for just in case when the gym is closed (holidays) and for when I don't feel like driving (ex: post snowstorm).

Yes, I used it religiously for 3 years, but now go to the gym mostly. I also enjoy seeing what other people are doing, having more options and have made some friends. I converted a bedroom in my house. It has rubber floors, a squat rack, with cable attachments, bench with decline/incline, a set of Powerblocks 5-60 lbs, some med balls, physio ball, pull-up/dip tower, and curl bar.

Yes. The only way I have time to work out is to have the gym right here on hand. I can multi-task doing sets with other tasks like writing analysis reports.

But since this is a gay site, let's think about the other important aspect... how to decorate it? Mine has had plain white walls for 9 years now, and looks incredibly stark when photographed. What are the best gym colors? Other design choices?

I was thinking of going with some bright energetic colors and maybe some posters. But somebody suggested adding some restraints - and maybe a sling - to the squat rack and going with a dungeon motif.

Me too! Just a few dumbells, an arm curl bar, and a chin-up and dip trapeze that I built. Oh and a stationary bike. I'd never work out as often as I do if I had to put on clothes, get in the car, and drive some to one.

But since this is a gay site, let's think about the other important aspect... how to decorate it? Mine has had plain white walls for 9 years now, and looks incredibly stark when photographed. What are the best gym colors? Other design choices?

I was thinking of going with some bright energetic colors and maybe some posters. But somebody suggested adding some restraints - and maybe a sling - to the squat rack and going with a dungeon motif.

Well, certainly, adding a 'playroom' aspect could be hot... but then you'd also have to have some versatile 'mood' lighting installed. Maybe a big plant if you have the natural lighting for it? Maybe mirror a whole wall as well? Tan walls?

I'd go with some vintage, black matted and framed 1950's cover drawings from gay men's pulp porno books (look on Ebay). I have three separate pencil drawings by ADAM - cop/boy; boys wrestling; coach with boy in rope restraints which would look great on your walls!